Queensland regions

South East Queensland

Brisbane - the capital of Queensland has warm sunny days and mild nights. It offers diversity with a cosmopolitan flavour. Brisbane also acts as the gateway to some of the finest tourist attractions in Queensland such as the Great Barrier Reef. Brisbane is also home to some fantastic theme parks such as Dream world and Movie world. Brisbane is a most affordable city since living costs are comparatively less than other Australian cities and this offers value for international students.

Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has a sub-tropical climate and enjoys bountiful sunshine all throughout
the year. It is just an hour from Sydney with lush tropical rainforests and several water
sports attractions. The Gold Coast is a very cosmopolitan city and premier shopping outlets and markets are to be found here. Studying at the Gold Coast is also economical as far as one's pocket is concerned because living costs are significantly less than other Australian cities.

Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine coast is an hour's drive from Brisbane and home to some of the world's
finest beaches. It has some small relaxed townships in the hinterland and there are
bohemian and farming communities to be found here.

Tropical North Queensland
Cairns is the heart of North Queensland and home to lush tropical rainforests. It also
offers opportunities to explore the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
TAFE has a variety of study options for international students interested in studying in
this region.

By Neil Rao